the universe of LACH
Glàmor
2026
"Not all that glitters is gold!"
- LACH DE TEMMERMAN -
Glàmor is a sculptural stork’s nest, made of polished bronze and brass. A nest has long been seen as a symbol of warmth, shelter and home. By rendering this familiar image in a hard, gleaming material, a compelling contrast emerges. Brass has a golden glow and evokes ideas of luxury, strength and durability. At the same time, it raises the question of whether everything that appears valuable truly offers protection and closeness.
At first glance, Glàmor radiates perfection and preciousness. It captures the light, reflects its surroundings and draws attention. Yet those who look longer sense that beneath this shine, vulnerability is also present. A nest, no matter how solid it may seem, remains a place of care, hope and dependence. This tension between appearance and reality forms the core of the work.
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The fascination with the stork’s nest stems from a personal experience of the artist. LACH has his own trained stork family, which visits twice a day. The daily return of these birds, their care for the nest and for one another, became a direct source of inspiration. From this closeness, the idea for Glàmor emerged, as a reflection on what home means and how fragile and precious it is at the same time.
Glàmor invites reflection on what we consider valuable. Material beauty and outward appearance do not automatically signify true security. Genuine connection arises from care, attention, closeness and above all, love. The work shows how outward display can sometimes create distance, while what we truly seek is connection.
In addition, Glàmor establishes a subtle link between nature and culture. The brass nest functions as a silent invitation for nature to return. In this way, it becomes a symbol of restoration, reoccupation and the possibility of a new relationship between human, animal and environment.
Glàmor invites us to look beyond the superficial. It confronts us with loss and hope at the same time and holds up a mirror to us. What remains when the shine fades? What then proves to be truly valuable? The work invites us to reconnect with one another, with our surroundings and with what truly sustains us.
